FUTURE-PROOF YOUR NEW HOME IN FRANCE You may have read several of the sad stories about house moves to France that have disappointed families. The temptation with low land prices is to think about a smallholding or even a farm. These require hard work and experience.A large land area, even laid to garden, requires regular maintenance which either occupies a lot of time, or the payment of somebody else’s wages. If the idea of re-creating The Good Life appeals, then this is not the property to buy. On the other hand, this low-maintenance garden is combined with the impossibility of flooding, wildfire or landslip a healthy environment proximity of healthcare providers accommodation for a large family and lots of friends no renovation or refurbishment required business potential if you need it